Did you know that flexography is the most widely used printing technique for printing on packaging and corrugated cardboard? It is a versatile technique that allows a wide variety of finishes and is very economical. Here we will explain in more detail what flexography is and what the keys to its success are.
What is flexography?
Flexography is a printing technique widely used on corrugated cardboard. In this method, a flexible relief plate called a cliché is used, in which the areas that are to be printed on the support stand out. This plate is made of photopolymer, a highly flexible synthetic material that adapts perfectly to a wide range of printing surfaces. The printing is carried out by passing the cardboard between two rollers.
Main Features of Flexography
Perhaps its most important feature is its excellent quality-price ratio. It is, in fact, one of the cheapest printing systems available. Flexography will allow you a very high degree of customization in your packaging with all kinds of designs and illustrations capable of giving your boxes a unique personality. But its production cost is surprisingly low, especially in relation to the final result.
This happens because flexography uses quick-drying liquid inks. This allows printing many boxes in a short time, and maintaining a good production pace with very low costs. In addition, up to 10 inks can be combined in the same design in flexography, something that gives an idea of the complexity of the designs it admits. It also allows a wide range of finishes, such as varnishes of varied intensity (ultraviolet, high gloss, machine…) or finishes like plastic lamination.
When is flexography recommended?
It is especially indicated for businesses looking for a high level of customization in their boxes at a very economical cost. To benefit the most from the savings, it is advisable for the business to have a large volume of boxes to print. Also, when designing the boxes, some details should be taken into account, such as the fonts must have a certain minimum size. If your business needs customized packaging at a very good price and fast production, flexography is your best bet.
Examples of boxes with flexographic printing
